Photos of two monks shopping for ladies shoes has gone viral

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Photos of two monks shopping for ladies shoes has gone viral



BANGKOK:-- Photographs which allegedly show two monks shopping for ladies shoes have gone viral.

The photos which were reportedly taken at a shopping mall in Bangkok and uploaded to Facebook earlier this week have drawn widespread criticism from netizens over the behaviour of the monks.

Buddhist monks are meant to live a life free of material goods.

Thai media reports that senior monks from the National Office of Buddhism in Thailand have said they will launch an investigation into the behaviour of the monks in the photos.

If the monks are found to have behaved inappropriately they could be excluded from their temple and disrobed.

Last week photographs of a group of monks enjoying a snorkelling excursion in southern Thailand also drew much criticism from people commenting on social media.

Source: Sanook News

-- 2016-02-03

[Cloggie]

Maybe there is a crossdressing party at the temple?

[nikmar]

Im having a "now Ive seen everything" moment.

[DrTuner]

Even the monks are forced into shopping malls by their mia nois. There's no escape.

[CelticBhoy]

Orangemen at it again

[jaywalker]

Lord have mercy...

What some people do is amazing.

At first I thought maybe they were buying them for some women's shelter, but it looks like they were trying them on.

[Pib]

Rainy season will be here before you know it....some high-heal ladies' shoes would help keep the monks' feet dry during their morning walk to collect alms.

[stoneyboy]

Nothing wrong with having a foot fetish.

[NongKhaiKid]

Girls shoes perhaps for their Luk Thep dolls ?

[pinkpanther99]

Shopping for ladies shoes with an iPhone in his hand.

This sums up Buddhism in Thailand

[jaywalker]

Rainy season will be here before you know it....some high-heal ladies' shoes would help keep the monks' feet dry during their morning walk to collect alms.

I don't think they're even allowed men's shoes, much less lady's stilettos.

[Bluespunk]

"Buddhist monks are meant to live a life free of material goods."

Yep, that's definitely the issue at stake here when pictures of monks buying women's shoes are posted online.

[Prbkk]

Next stops: wigs and party frocks

[Misterwhisper]

Next stops: wigs and party frocks

And perhaps the lingerie department, too?

[attrayant]

Don't disrobe them. I have no desire to see the teddies they're probably wearing.

[condo bought]

Everybody misunderstands.

They were just blessing them.

[WitawatWatawit]

Why didn't the shop owner show some moral integrity and tell them to leave?

Short answer: Money.

Slightly short answer: I little person, no question - krieng jai, ok?

[simon43]

And perhaps the lingerie department, too?

The Catholics beat them to it

[zeichen]

Am I looking at the same photo as everyone else. The monk is clearly just trying on a sandal, so what is the problem. The other poster commenting on the Iphone. how can you tell it is an Iphone? I don't see the logo. It could just be a normal smart phone that only costs a few thousand baht.

Also, How does anyone know they are monks or just a bunch of temporary novices in for a month?

[James T]

Ok....quick 'voyeur' shot, with a mobile phone, taken JUST at the right angle?

In a normal shoe shop, we see ladies shoes...and behind, out of shot, is probably the men's section...where these monks MAY have been waiting to try on sandals? (YES...they are allowed to wear shoes!)

Or, possibly...monks have families....which presumably include sisters, mothers, etc...who DO go shopping? Waiting for them?

Come on guys, let's give these guys the benefit of the doubt - they give up a hell of a lot to live the way they do, and the last thing they need is ignorant and sarcastic Farangs jumping to stupid conclusions!

[WitawatWatawit]

Am I looking at the same photo as everyone else. The monk is clearly just trying on a sandal, so what is the problem. The other poster commenting on the Iphone. how can you tell it is an Iphone? I don't see the logo. It could just be a normal smart phone that only costs a few thousand baht.

Also, How does anyone know they are monks or just a bunch of temporary novices in for a month?

The sandals are what the monks wore INTO the shop. Can you see any men's sandals for sale on the shelves? And who cares if they are "temporary" (???) monks - they're bound by the same rules.

Do have a nice day, and remember when shopping for stilletos, that pink does not match saffron.

[colinneil]

For once i am at a loss for words.

[Laughing Gravy]

Is this really News worthy? Scrapping the barrel today.

[stickylies]

The Buddha himself looks like a woman Imo so I think it's no big deal. Religion is always dominated by male as it's manmade. Monks on high heels is avantgarde! I like...

[thaipo7]

I would like to know if shopping for themselves or a girl friend. Can't leave out the Lady Boys.

[SOTIRIOS]

....planning a career change....???

[hobobo]

A present for their ladyboy "friends"?

[Morakot]

And perhaps the lingerie department, too?

The Catholics beat them to it

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[Artisi]

And perhaps the lingerie department, too?

The Catholics beat them to it

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Maybe shopping for blow up doll and not lingerie....

[jacky54]

Seen them chatting women up and betting on muay thai at 1 am with donation money.